Comparison

Planner Pocket vs Shift Work Calendar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Planner Pocket

Features
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Your life, organized by priority. Color-code tasks from critical to casual, mark them complete, and keep school, work, and personal goals perfectly separate.

About

Shift Work Calendar

Features
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Shift Work Calendar helps you plan life around shifts, not the other way around. Whether you work rotating schedules, night shifts, or irregular hours, this app makes it easy to see your time clearly, stay organized, and coordinate with the people who matter most. Designed for shift workers, couples, and families, Shift Work Calendar turns complex schedules into something simple, visual, and stress-free. Key Features • Create and manage shift patterns with flexible start and end times • Visual calendar overview that clearly shows workdays, nights, and days off • Easily switch between multiple shift patterns • Plan time together and see overlapping free time at a glance • Partner syncing to share schedules with someone you care about • Shared calendars that stay updated automatically • Scheduled reminders so you never miss a shift or important moment • Downloadable PDF calendars for easy sharing or printing • Clean, distraction-free design made for everyday use • Built for individuals, couples, and families managing shift-based life Whether you are planning quality time, coordinating childcare, or just trying to understand your week, Shift Work Calendar helps you stay aligned and in control. Make your schedule work for you. Download Shift Work Calendar and start planning with clarity today. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Shift Work Calendar is free to download. Access to premium features, such as unlimited shift patterns, downloadable PDF calendar, scheduled reminders, partner syncing, shared schedules, and advanced planning features requires a purchase. Premium access is available as a weekly subscription ($4.99), a yearly subscription ($49.99), depending on the option you choose. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: https://www.appstarfamily.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.appstarfamily.com/terms-of-use.html Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

Planner Pocket3 screens
Shift Work Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planner Pocket at none against Shift Work Calendar's 2. Shift Work Calendar's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Shift Work Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Planner Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
Planner Pocket versus Shift Work Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanner PocketShift Work Calendar
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGillian ToshApp Star Family

In-app purchases

None

Planner Pocket

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shift Work Calendar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Version$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Planner Pocket free?
Planner Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shift Work Calendar free?
Shift Work Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planner Pocket or Shift Work Calendar have ads?
Neither Planner Pocket nor Shift Work Calendar shows ads.

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